As a sufferer of migraine, I am always on the look-out for what can help, especially since I can’t tolerate any drugs! So, I was pleased to see this study suggesting that ginger powder was equally effective as a usual triptan medicine. Have a read:
I can’t access the full text of the study so can’t see how much they used – anyone? However, in my references, I found this:
Fresh ginger (dosage approximately 10 g per day [1/4-inch slice]) and ginger extracts standardized to contain 20% of gingerol and shogaol (dosage 100-200 mg three times per day) may be the most effective as the most active anti-inflammatory components of ginger are found in these preparations.
In terms of products to match that, Lamberts do a standardised to 24% gingerol productand they say to equal the advice above, you would need to take 3 per day, although they do advise 1 per day unless advised to take more. I don’t think this is TGF safe because of the modified starch, but haven’t checked so let me know, please, if you do.
For those who need a TGF product, Higher Nature do this one, standardised to only 5% gingerols though so you would need to take quite a bit to get the same level (more label etc info here). I couldn’t find a higher standardised TGF safe one.
Or go for the 1/4 inch slice, of course! here’s a good ginger tea recipe for you – it can act as a base for adding lots of wonderful things, as you can see.
Here’s to migraine-free lives!
What does ‘TGF’ mean??
Sorry Amy: TGF stands for TrulyGlutenFree, my other site, which is where I specialise in people who are grain and dairy intolerant and therefore need grain and dairy free supplements which are not easy to find! http://www.trulyglutenfree.co.uk.